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Today in history: atom bomb successfully tested 70 years ago
July 16, 2015On this day in 1945, the Manhattan Project came to an explosive end as the first atom bomb was successfully tested in New Mexico.
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Swazi human rights leader released from prison
July 16, 2015Imprisoned Swazi human rights leader Mario Masuku and student activist Maxwell Dlamini were granted bail by the Supreme Court of Swaziland.
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Time to raise Social Security benefits: highlights of Retired Americans Conference
July 16, 2015The 2015 Alliance for Retired Americans Legislative Conference took place July 7 thru 10.
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Abolition of two-tier wage system tops UAW bargaining with GM
July 15, 2015"A society built on low-wage jobs does not deliver purchasing power."
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Today in labor history: black farmer union leader murdered by sheriff’s posse
July 15, 2015He was murdered by a heavily armed white mob organized by the sheriff.
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